Dunston return back to Northern Premier League East action as the Fed make the journey up to Ashington to take on their third midweek game of the season. (7:45pm kick-off)

Dunston will look to continue their good form which saw them beat Consett 1-0 in their last league action as well as a 2-0 victory against Carlisle City in the Emirates FA Cup. Tonight's hosts Ashington will be looking to bounce back from Saturday's disappointment which saw the The Colliers exit the Emirates FA Cup following a 3-2 defeat to Thornaby.

Opposition Overview:
Ashington enter tonight's game following a 3-2 defeat to Northern League side Thornaby in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. In their last league outing, the Colliers managed to pick up a point on the road to Stocksbridge Park Steels with the game finishing 2-2.

Last Time Out:
Woodhorn Lane played host to relegation battling Ashington and play-off hunting Dunston at the end of March. The game remained fairly quiet until Dunston were awarded a penalty early on in the second half. Josh Donaldson saw his effort from 12-yards saved by Alexander before Ben Williams put Ashington ahead from close-range. Dunston pushed for an equaliser but the three points remained with Ashington.

Dunston XI: Lowson, H.Neary, McDonald, Turnbull, Swailes, Devitt, F.Neary, Edwards, Donaldson, Robinson, Shaw

Ashington XI: Alexander, Powell, Wombwell, Donaldson, Reid, Williams, Thompson, Spooner, Henderson, Kneeshaw, Gilchrist
Ashington Goal: Williams (56’)

Recent Form:
Carlisle City 0-2 Dunston UTS (22/08/26) Emirates FA Cup
Dunston UTS 1-0 Consett AFC (18/08/26) NPL East division

Ashington 2-3 Thornaby (22/08/26) Emirates FA Cup
Stocksbridge Park Steels 2-2 Ashington (15/08/26) NPL East division

Dunston UTS - 3rd in Northern Premier League East Division (26/27)
Ashington FC - 13th in Northern Premier League East Division (26/27)

Players To Watch:
Ben Ramsey - Dunston UTS: The winger grabbed his first goal of the season with an excellent lob in Saturday's 2-0 win over Carlisle City. The winger will be looking to push on and grab his first league goal of the season.

Matthew Alexander - Ashington FC: The 6ft goalkeeper will be looking to build on his impressive season last year in the sticks for Ashington. Alexander who saved Donaldson's penalty in the same fixture last season has also featured for the likes of Bolton Wanderers and Blyth Spartans.

Ticketing details:
Kick-off is at 7:45pm with admission prices being; £9 for Adults, £5 for Students and £3 for Under 16s. You can buy tickets online here: https://ashingtonafc.ktckts.com/event/asn2627h03/ashington-afc-v-dunston-fc-northern-premier-league